Spring Veggie One-Pot Spaghetti (Printable Version)

Easy pasta featuring spring peas, spinach, cherry tomatoes simmered with garlic and lemon zest.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz dried spaghetti

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup frozen or fresh peas
03 - 3.5 oz baby spinach
04 - 7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
06 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Liquids

07 - 4 cups vegetable broth
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
12 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Garnish

13 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or vegetarian alternative)
14 - Fresh basil leaves, to serve

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and red onion, cooking 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
02 - Add spaghetti, peas, spinach, and cherry tomatoes to the pot. Pour in vegetable broth and bring mixture to a boil.
03 - Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
04 - Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed. Stir in lemon zest.
05 - Remove from heat, divide into portions, and top with grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The pasta absorbs all those vegetable flavors as it cooks, creating the most delicious starch thickened sauce
  • Cleanup takes literally two minutes since everything happens in one pot
  • Spring vegetables make this feel light and fresh while still being deeply satisfying
02 -
  • The broth will reduce significantly as the pasta cooks, which is exactly what you want for that glossy sauce consistency
  • Stir more frequently toward the end as the liquid thickens to prevent anything from sticking to the bottom
  • If the pasta absorbs all the liquid before it is done, add a splash of water and continue cooking
03 -
  • Break your spaghetti in half before adding it to the pot for easier stirring and serving
  • Save a handful of fresh basil to add right before serving for the brightest flavor
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